Exam 1- Mens And Womens Health Flashcards
What are some medications that are contraindicated in pregnancy?
-ACE inhibitors
- warfarin
- valporic acid
- carbamazepine( epilepsy)
- statins
- ARBS ( End in sartan)
- methotrexate ( cancer med)
- tetracycline
- isotretinoin ( acne med)
- NSAIDS ( naproxen, ibuprofen.) pregos= no Advil
What are medications that are safe alternatives that pregnant women can take?
- instead of ACE = beta blockers
- clindamycin for acne
- Tylenol for pain
- heparin
What are medications that are safe alternatives that pregnant women can take?
- instead of ACE = beta blockers
- clindamycin for acne
- Tylenol for pain
- heparin
What are some contraindications of contraceptive use?
- DVT, stroke, heart attack
- breast cancer
- hypertension
Who should not be taking contraceptives?
- suspected or known pregnancies
- current breast cancer
- risk or current DVT
- hypertension
- stroke
- old age, smoking, breastfeeding
Management of side effects because of contraceptives
- Acne= switch to progresteone ( ex noerthinadone)
- headache= stop contraceptive, or decrease estrogen/ progesterone
- weight gain = switch to progesterone( ex noerthinadone)
Common drug interactions with contraceptives
- st. John’s wort
-Seizure medication ( carbamazepine, phenobarbital) - lamotrigine
- meds ending in -vir
What are some signs and symptoms of menopause?
( menopause= no periods for 12 months straight)
- vasomotor symptoms: hot flashes and night sweats
- vulvovaginal atrophy: drying, thinning, and inflammation of vaginal walls
What is the management of vasomotor symptoms?
Estrogen/ progesterone therapy
SNRI & SSRI
gabapentin for night sweats
Clonidine
Maintain cool environment, light clothing, avoid hot drinks or alcohol
What is the management of valvovaginal atrophy
vaginal creams, tablets, gels ( estradiol)
If hormone replacement therapy is used for menopausal symptoms, when and why must a progestin combined with an estrogen?
It must be combined and women who have an intact uterus to prevent endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer
What are some benefits of hormone replacement therapy?
- reduces hot flashes and night sweats
- improvement of vulvovaginal atrophy
- improves mood and sleep
What are other signs and symptoms of menopause?
- mood changes ( irritability)
- sleep disturbances ( insomnia)
- difficulty, concentrating and memory problems
- decreased sexual desire
What are some risks of hormone replacement therapy?
- DVT, PE, stroke
- breast cancer
- MI
- endometrial cancer
What are some contraindications of hormone replacement therapy/when should it not be used?
- undiagnosed vaginal bleeding ( test test to be done to rule out cancer)
- Known or suspected breast cancer
- Active endometrial cancer
- DVT
- MI
- Pregnancy
What are some relative contraindications of hormone replacement therapy/it should be used with caution?
- controlled hypertension
- family history of breast cancer
- migraine headaches ( increased risk of stroke)
- Diabetes
- history of endometriosis
What do the current guidelines say about dose of hormone replacement therapy?
- estrogen should be used at the lowest effective dose for a shortest, duration necessary to achieve treatment goals
When is it recommended to use hormone therapy for a short term?
To manage, moderate to severe menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes and vaginal atrophy
Hormone therapy should be limited to less than how many years
Less than 5 years
Terazosin
Think teraGOOOOsin and teraSLOWsin. TeraLOWsin
Helps go to the bathroom. make sure slow position changes cause or orthostatic hypertension. Can lower BP
OK to have grapefruit ( one of the only meds where that is ok)
Do not take antacids ( avoid antacids with all meds)
Do not take sildanafil while on terazosin ( both meds can lower bp. Sildanafil can kill)
Oxybutynin
- oxybladder, overactive bladder
Dries the body
Low bp
Cant see, shit, pee, spit
Constipation
Dry eyes dry mouth
Body is dry but labs like potassium are high
What is BPH
Enlarged prostrate which puts pressure on the urethra (which runs thru prostrate ) so causes urinary symptoms
2 classes of BPH meds
- androgen inhibitor= finasteride ( BPH and bladder) reduces size of prostate
- peripherally acting antiadrenergics= tamsulosin and doxazosin
Side effects of finasteride
- erectile dysfunction
- gynecomastia ( development of breast tissue in men)
• think of checking out guy in a fine ride= but is bald and has bph and has male breasts and ED
What medications can lead to the development or worsen BPH/ erectile dysfunction
- H2RA and PPI
- drugs like marijuana or cocaine
- Seizure medications
- antidepressants/antipsychotics
- beta blockers